Fans turned out in their thousands, as the South Africa National rugby team concluded their trip to Jersey with an open training session.

'The milk is unbelievable': Highlights from Springboks' week in Jersey

Some islanders were lucky enough to receive selfies and signatures from the players at the airport's arrivals.

Springboks arrive in Jersey for youth training camp

This photo supplied by the South Africa Police Services (SAPS) shows the scene where seventeen people were killed in two mass shootings that took place in close proximity to each other Friday night in Lusikisiki, South Africa, police said Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (South African Police Services via AP)

A search is underway for the suspects, police said. 

Seventeen killed in two mass shootings in same South African town

The island's government says the 'top up' payment will be paid to the tourism board at the end of 2024. 

Government will pay Visit Jersey up to £50,000 to host Springboks

Details of how rugby fans can watch and meet the South Africa rugby and coaching team during their training camp in Jersey have been revealed.

How to watch training sessions of rugby world champions South Africa

The Springboks will use Jersey Rugby FC's pitches for training and there will also be an opportunity for fans to watch an open session.

Rugby World Cup champions South Africa to hold Jersey training camp

In a last minute agreement, President Ramaphosa secured his premiership with the help of the second largest party in South Africa.

South Africa president secures second term with country's first coalition

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will remain as leader of the African National Congress. AP

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa will not step down despite his party losing its majority, the African National Congress (ANC) has said. 

South African president 'will not step down' after losing majority

The ANC had held a majority in the country since the landmark result of 1994 which ended apartheid and brought the party to power under Nelson Mandela. 

South Africa election: ANC loses 30-year majority

After 30 years of dominance, the party of Nelson Mandela risks losing its parliamentary majority for the first time as voters have cast their ballots.

Polls close and South Africa counts votes in pivotal election

South Africa goes to the polls on Wednesday. Mandela's party - the ANC - may lose its majority for the first time in the history of South Africa's democracy

Why have South Africans turned against Nelson Mandela's party?

On the eve of the country’s seventh democratic election, enduring inequality still divides South Africa.

South Africa's ruling ANC party risks losing its decades-long grip on power

The International Court of Justice cited the risk of "physical destruction" to the Palestinian group as the reason for the decision. 

UN court orders Israel to halt military offensive - what will it mean for Gaza?

Authorities said 26 workers had been rescued from the construction site after the building collapsed on Monday.

Dozens missing and 7 killed after apartment block collapses in South Africa

A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge and burst into flames in South Africa, killing at least 45 people.

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